CVE-2013-4221

Name: CVE-2013-4221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-10T00:55:14.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources using the Java XMLDecoder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted XML.. EPSS estimates a 2.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of the ObjectRepresentation class in Restlet before 2.1.4 deserializes objects from untrusted sources using the Java XMLDecoder, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code via crafted XML.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.95%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Restlet	Restlet	<= 2.1.3	—
Restlet	Restlet	2.1	Milestone1
Restlet	Restlet	2.1.0	—
Restlet	Restlet	2.1.1	—
Restlet	Restlet	2.1.2	—

References

http://blog.diniscruz.com/2013/08/using-xmldecoder-to-execute-server-side.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=995275Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/774Issue Tracking, Patch
http://blog.diniscruz.com/2013/08/using-xmldecoder-to-execute-server-side.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://restlet.org/learn/2.1/changesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1410.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1862.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=995275Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/774Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4221?

How severe is CVE-2013-4221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4221?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST